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By Darinee Durai
Imagine our concern after posting news of a new Singapore Wine Vault, that the new budget plans include hefty taxes on alcohol; an increase of 25%. Will we be able to cope with the price increase as consumers and how will that affect businesses? One example of which is reported in http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/budget-2014-coffee-shops-likely-charge-least-1-more-beer-bottle-201402 where beer might cost you a dollar more for each bottle at a coffee shop. Here’s a little comparison to demonstrate the differences you will be paying for alcohol (with contribution from Kate Tan of Corney and Barrow).| Alcohol Contents | Old Duties | New Duties | Differences |
| 5 | $ 2.63 | $ 3.30 | $ 0.68 |
| 6 | $ 3.15 | $ 3.96 | $ 0.81 |
| 7 | $ 3.68 | $ 4.62 | $ 0.95 |
| 8 | $ 4.20 | $ 5.28 | $ 1.08 |
| 10 | $ 5.25 | $ 6.60 | $ 1.35 |
| 11 | $ 5.78 | $ 7.26 | $ 1.49 |
| 11.5 | $ 6.04 | $ 7.59 | $ 1.55 |
| 12 | $ 6.30 | $ 7.92 | $ 1.62 |
| 12.5 | $ 6.56 | $ 8.25 | $ 1.69 |
| 13 | $ 6.83 | $ 8.58 | $ 1.76 |
| 13.5 | $ 7.09 | $ 8.91 | $ 1.82 |
| 14 | $ 7.35 | $ 9.24 | $ 1.89 |
| 14.5 | $ 7.61 | $ 9.57 | $ 1.96 |
| 15 | $ 7.88 | $ 9.90 | $ 2.03 |
| 15.5 | $ 8.14 | $ 10.23 | $ 2.09 |
| 16 | $ 8.40 | $ 10.56 | $ 2.16 |
| 17 | $ 8.93 | $ 11.22 | $ 2.30 |
| 18 | $ 9.45 | $ 11.88 | $ 2.43 |
| 19 | $ 9.98 | $ 12.54 | $ 2.57 |
| 20 | $ 0.50 | $ 13.20 | $ 2.70 |
